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Mulholland Falls
1996 107 min United States of America R 18+
★5.8
Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Director: Lee Tamahori
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Description
In 1950s Los Angeles, a special crime squad of the LAPD investigates the murder of a young woman.
Budget:
$29M
US Gross:
$11.53M
Worldwide:
$11.5M
Starring
Nick Nolte
Actor
Melanie Griffith
Actor
Jennifer Connelly
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1997
— Worst Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Mulholland Falls is a stylish but uneven attempt at neo-noir that captures 1950s Los Angeles through impressive visuals and a strong supporting cast. While many viewers appreciate the aesthetic and atmosphere, critics remain divided on whether the film successfully delivers a compelling mystery or a satisfying narrative resolution.
| Score | Dave Grusin's period-appropriate score effectively enhances the atmosphere and succeeds as a standalone work. | |
| Production | The production design and cinematography create an immersive and authentic 1950s Los Angeles aesthetic. | |
| Acting | The cast features several standout performances, particularly from Nick Nolte, John Malkovich, and Michael Madsen. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some find the plot engaging and non-banal, while others view it as lacking the depth and grit of superior genre peers. | |
| Ending | The resolution of the mystery and the final confrontation are viewed by many as anticlimactic and unexciting. |